What is Palliative Care?

Palliative Care is a specialty that provides a comprehensive medical assessment and ultimately holistic treatment plan for patients facing a serious illness. The major focus is to help relieve a variety of symptoms that may arise from having a serious illness and decreasing the burden of stress when facing a difficult time with one’s health. Palliative Care medical professionals come together with a patient’s other physicians and health care team members to provide an extra level of support and medical care. Anyone at any age or stage of their serious illness can benefit from a Palliative Care Consult. This specialty consult service can work alongside a patient’s goals for their health and over all well-being as they seek curative treatment. Improvement in the quality of life for all patients and families is the ultimate goal.